You can go anywhere on your honeymoon. Lush, tropical isles. Unspoiled wildlife refuges. European villas. Even a faraway metropolis the two of you have always wanted to visit.

All these romantic destinations sound great, but a growing number of newlyweds are vowing to head home instead of jetting off to an exotic locale. You only get one opportunity for a honeymoon, so why ditch it? Well, there are multiple reasons, and not all of them have to do with money (though most do).

There are modern couples who see a honeymoon as a needless expense. We're not suggesting that everyone forego the trip of a lifetime, but for some, it makes sense. Many couples believe the money can be put to better use, and still others (believe it or not) would just rather stay home.

If your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, then why do the months leading up to it feel like torture? Trying to please everybody and find time for everything can bring on stress. Here's how to banish it.

You don't want your mom to feel like an outsider in the days leading up to your wedding, but are you courting disaster by inviting her to your bachelorette party? We'll guide you through this sometimes tricky decision-making process.